Pictured here in his trademark flannel, Kurt Cobain, along with Nirvana bandmates Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl, almost single-handedly launched Seattle’s grunge scene into the mainstream. With his penchant for haunting melodies, heavy riffs, and a guttural stage-presence, Cobain’s performances inspired a generation of musicians while also helping to shine a light on his underappreciated alternative peers.